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All SGRail Industry Scholarships are centrally awarded and managed by the Land Transport Authority, on behalf of Singapore's rail sector.

Rail scholars will be exposed to projects in SBS Transit Ltd or SMRT Corporation Ltd and the Land Transport Authority through a structured developmental programme. Unleash your fullest potential with any of the following pathways:

SGRail Industry Scholarships (University) ( Application till 2022-09-26 )
All SGRail Industry Scholarships are centrally awarded and managed by the Land Transport Authority, on behalf of Singapore’s rail sector. Rail scholars will be exposed to projects in the Land Transport Authority and SBST Transit Pte Ltd or SMRT Corporation Limited through a structured developmental programme.

Unleash your fullest potential with any of the following pathways:
Course of Study Eligibility Bond Period Value of Award
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering
  • Telematics
  • Systems Engineering (ElectroMechanical Systems)
  • Singaporean and PR intending to take up citizenship before departure for studies
  • Outstanding leadership qualities and keen passion for Singapore’s rail sector
  • Excellent CCA records
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent GCE ‘A’ level/NUS High Diploma/International Baccalaureate (IB)/Polytechnic Diploma results or equivalent. Outstanding university results (for current students)
Full Term:
Local – 4 years
Overseas – 6 years

Mid-Term:
Local: 1-year for every year of study
Overseas: 1.5-year for every year of study
  • Tuition and Compulsory Fees
  • Maintenance Allowance
  • Sponsorship of 1 student exchange programme/summer school (upon approval)
  • Return Economy/Student Airfare (for overseas only)
  • Sponsorship of Master’s degree (upon approval)
  • Language Immersion Programme (for students in non-English speaking countries)


For more information on the SGRail Industry Scholarship, please email [email protected]
Deadline: Closed for this cycle